Girl From the North Country Tickets

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Powerful voices interpret songs from a master songwriter. Conor McPherson has invented a believable story of poor folk in the depression-hit America of the 1930s, giving a new interpretation to Bob Dylan's songs, which are wonderful, anyway. Fully recommended for content and quality, plus the friendly atmosphere of the atrium and bar. A great night out, especially for Dylan fans, but worth a visit by anyone who loves powerful singing.

N Reviewed on 22 January 2020 by Nicola
United Kingdom

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As a long time fan of Bob Dylan I don't usually like covers of his songs but I was blown away by the way they cover his music in this show. I loved the music and the story moved me to tears. Absolutely loved it. Recommended for fans of Bob and also those who don't know his music will find plenty to engage in this moving wonderful show.

K Reviewed on 17 January 2020 by Karen
United Kingdom

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Absolut Amazing... The Show... the Music... Just everything

N Reviewed on 17 January 2020 by Nadine
Germany

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Deep and powerful insights into the lives of small town American folk, during a depression. Universal truths. Wonderful acting and singing, with lyrics of songs very aptly chosen to accompany the storyline. Plenty to think about afterwards. It might suit people who are willing listen hard, and to make the effort to put themselves in other people's shoes.

S Reviewed on 15 January 2020 by Sally
United Kingdom

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Bad acoustics first half, not able to hear the storyline clearly. Improved in the second half. Good music, singers and band. Advantage to read the storyline before going. Not uplifting.

V Reviewed on 13 January 2020 by Valerie
United Kingdom

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Third time we have seen this show and it did not disappoint, singing was excellent. Would watch again. Lighting was a bit too dim in some scenes.

M Reviewed on 12 January 2020 by Malcolm
United Kingdom

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A good story well told about 1930s America Excellent interpretation of Dylan songs A show really worth seeing

S Reviewed on 10 January 2020 by Selene
United Kingdom

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This show was not my usual show to see. However, I found it very refreshing and so very powerful. The story entwined with the music was clever, and my goodness the actors and musicians were INCREDIBLE! For anyone who enjoys country and gospel style music (and doesn't mind emotion!) this is a must see!

K Reviewed on 02 January 2020 by Kaye
United Kingdom

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Gloria Obianyo has the most beautiful singing voice I have ever heard.

P Reviewed on 02 January 2020 by Peter
United Kingdom

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This is an excellent show with superb singing and great acting. A great story as well. Unable to fault this production. The visitors to London with me thought it was super. and praised the quality of the singing of Dillons songs

C Reviewed on 28 December 2019 by Catherine
United Kingdom

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The story is bitty & weakly strung together - such that by the end one didn't really know what had happened or much cared. The music - and especially the singing - was first class. so good to be able to hear all the words of Dylan's songs.

A Reviewed on 26 December 2019 by Andrew
United Kingdom

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Enjoyed every minute

L Reviewed on 11 March 2018 by Lilamani
United Kingdom

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M Reviewed on 07 March 2018 by Michael
Germany

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R Reviewed on 07 January 2018 by Rosaleen
United Kingdom

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Brilliant story, fabulous acting and amazing vocals. Any lover of the theatre who also appreciates Bob Dylan's work, should not miss this treat.

G Reviewed on 24 September 2017 by Gloria
United Kingdom

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W Reviewed on 16 September 2017 by William
United States

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D Reviewed on 12 September 2017 by Donna
United Kingdom

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A really top class evening; a moving storyline with excellent music and singing. Hope Bob Dylan visits the show. It is deserving of his accolade !

M Reviewed on 17 August 2017 by Michael
United Kingdom

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A Reviewed on 06 August 2017 by Adela
United Kingdom

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Thank you for your email . It is not customary for me to comment about anything at all but you have asked. The performance last night moves me to do so . I write not simply out of sympathy for (in the main) a delightfully talented cast obliged now forever to be associated with this train wreck but out of genuine astonishment that anyone could seek to call this watchable drama blend it with a musical and end up with a contradictory mess that is markedly less than the sum of its parts (and that given the evident quality of some of the singing and the choreography was the real tragedy of the evening ). If you have nothing to say about a character that reveals any insight into the human condition introducing (yet) another character about whom you have nothing to say does not develop a meaningful story line and generates no empathy for any of the characters whatsoever . Nor when you have nothing to say does introducing a song which for the most part neither advances the story line nor bears any relevance to it . So in synopsis we have: bad thing happens to mentally or financially impoverished(or both) person ,marginally relevant or irrelevant Dylan song and repeat (interpolating” All along the Watchtower”? Really ?Because it made for a jolly good singsong ? ) No wit ,no charm no humour and strangely the dramatic twist of having a narrator speak from the grave saves none of this . More than the cursory knowledge of the Dylan songbook evidenced would have stood the effort in better stead . And that may have led to the understanding that almost no vocalists can cover a Dylan song for want of his vocal range . One or two did so admirably .One or two did not. A wasted opportunity that needed more than a cluttered and paper thin story line and needed a script ,

A Reviewed on 05 August 2017 by Anthony
United Kingdom

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Wonderful rivetting entertainment with orginal use of Dylan's music and storytelling. Loved it!

S Reviewed on 25 July 2017 by Sandra
Australia